Kamar H. Samuels

New York City Schools Chancellor

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Office: New York City Schools Chancellor

Born: Kingston

Education: Baruch College

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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America's two largest school districts impose student AI moratoriums

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Co-announced the moratorium with Mayor Mamdani

New York City banned student-facing generative AI in public schools through eighth grade this fall, and Los Angeles blocked it on all district devices. The two largest U.S. districts have reversed the permissive embrace of ChatGPT they adopted in 2023.

Updated Sep 7